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Definition of about it
about it 
adjective
- in support of. Also about that. Sometimes prefixed with "all" as an intensifier. Sometimes pronounced "'bout it" or "'bout that."
I'm so not about that.
Speaker: You want to leave now?
Response: I'm about it.Whatever you want to do, I'm all about it.
If you wanna leave, I'm all about it.
- See more words with the same meaning: to agree, support.
Last edited on May 12 2013. Submitted by Nikkii from Jackson, TN, USA on Oct 16 1997.
- a greeting, similar to "What's happening?" In this context, the term is an abbreviation of "How about it?"
- See more words with the same meaning: abbreviations (list of).
- See more words with the same meaning: hello and other greetings.
Last edited on Mar 04 1998. Submitted by Ryan from Spartanburg, SC, USA on Mar 04 1998.
- all that, pimp, player. Sometimes used twice. Popularized by rapper Master P. in his song "Bout it, Bout it."
I'm 'bout it.
I'm 'bout it 'bout it.
- See more words with the same meaning: cool, important, popular person.
Last edited on Mar 15 1998. Submitted by Jackie Cuevas from San Jose, CA, USA on Mar 15 1998.
interjection
- statement of agreement.
This definition is questionable and is pending deletion. It will be saved from deletion if legitimate citations are found.Last edited on Jan 12 2012. Submitted by Anonymous on Nov 06 2011.
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Other terms relating to 'abbreviations (list of)': | |
| Definitions include: cafeteria. | |
| Definitions include: short for "what's up?" as in "what's happening with you?" or "hello." | |
| Definitions include: "perfect". | |
| Definitions include: abbreviated form of the suffix "-ing". | |
| Definitions include: (short for) fabulous | |
| Definitions include: clitoris. | |
| Definitions include: "crystal clear", i.e. easy to understand. | |
| Definitions include: it means you're cheap, short form for "economy." | |
| Definitions include: "address". | |
| Definitions include: "epileptic fit". | |
| Definitions include: a promiscuous female. | |
| Definitions include: constantly. | |
| Definitions include: exclamation of displeasure; "crap!"; "shoot!". | |
| Definitions include: to destroy. | |
| Definitions include: Short for marvelous. | |
Other terms relating to 'cool, important, popular person': | |
| Definitions include: a male talented in attracting females. | |
| Definitions include: any group that oppresses. | |
| Definitions include: a man popular with women. | |
| Definitions include: to be admired by men and women. To have a lot of money. | |
| Definitions include: celebrity + debutante. | |
| Definitions include: acronym for "big man on campus". | |
| Definitions include: exclamation of excitement. | |
| Definitions include: a powerful person. | |
| Definitions include: to represent. | |
| Definitions include: acronym for "head mother fucker in charge." | |
| Definitions include: one who is good with the opposite sex. | |
| Definitions include: the best at something; "the man". | |
| Definitions include: to be in the in crowd, cool. | |
| Definitions include: an important person. | |
| Definitions include: an unintelligent celebrity. | |
Other terms relating to 'hello and other greetings': | |
| Definitions include: to talk or to contact, especially at some later time. | |
| Definitions include: a greeting; the first half of a call and response salutation -usually followed by the response "It is what it is." | |
| Definitions include: a prostitute. | |
| Definitions include: a friend, usually white. | |
| Definitions include: shortened form of "What's up". | |
| Definitions include: a greeting; "what's the deal?"; "what's going on?". | |
| Definitions include: an acronym has been invented for "bitch," far after the term entered use: "Beautiful Intellectuals That Cause Hard-ons." | |
| Definitions include: exclamatory greeting, like saying what's up or what's doing. | |
| Definitions include: "How's your mom and them". | |
| Definitions include: "hello". | |
| Definitions include: "what's up". | |
| Definitions include: greetings. | |
| Definitions include: "How is it?" | |
| Definitions include: inquiry into one's current well-being. | |
| Definitions include: a greeting similar in form to "What's up?" or "What's crackin'?", but more related to new trends on the Internet. | |
Other terms relating to 'to agree, support': | |
| Definitions include: in agreement. | |
| Definitions include: to be strongly in agreement. | |
| Definitions include: to support an action. | |
| Definitions include: support. | |
| Definitions include: in agreement with a plan to do something. | |
| Definitions include: a phrase indicating approval, excitement, or support; "right on". | |
| Definitions include: approving of. | |
| Definitions include: "that's great!" | |
| Definitions include: to relax; "hang out". | |
| Definitions include: acronym for "face the wall." | |
| Definitions include: the ability to attract members of the opposite sex. | |
| Definitions include: fine; okay. | |
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Other terms relating to 'about': | |
| Definitions include: A good estimate, term of agreement | |
| Definitions include: "about". | |
| Definitions include: acronym for "all day I dream about sex". | |
| Definitions include: See be all about. | |
| Definitions include: to fool around. | |
| Definitions include: to devote a significant amount of one's time too. | |
| Definitions include: to wander about without any other particular purpose. | |
| Definitions include: "about." | |
| Definitions include: see about it. | |
| Definitions include: to be in agreement with something or wanting to do something. | |
| Definitions include: It means that you are down for what ever! | |
| Definitions include: It means having to beat someone up. | |
| Definitions include: to waste time. | |
| Definitions include: greatly liking of. | |
| Definitions include: to spend time on a non-productive activity; "waste time". | |
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Other terms relating to 'it': | |
| Definitions include: A good estimate, term of agreement | |
| Definitions include: acronym for "as far as I understand it". | |
| Definitions include: to masturbate. | |
| Definitions include: (masculine) to have sexual intercourse | |
| Definitions include: to fall and hit the ground. | |
| Definitions include: not showering before bed after working all day. | |
| Definitions include: to display bling-bling | |
| Definitions include: to completely fail a task. | |
| Definitions include: acronym of "bend over here it comes again." | |
| Definitions include: to vomit. | |
| Definitions include: To have to run fast to catch something | |
| Definitions include: to drink heavily. | |
| Definitions include: see about it. | |
| Definitions include: to be in agreement with something or wanting to do something. | |
| Definitions include: It means that you are down for what ever! | |
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